Lost Land Lake

Lost Land Lake

Size
1,289ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Lost Land Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge

Overview

The walleye fishing is overlooked here. Weeds are key. A lot of weedy bays and bars makes for a good muskie lake. Smallmouth offers great action.

Lost Land Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Species Regulations

  • Bullheads: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Catfish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
  • Cisco And Whitefish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
  • Lake Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Largemouth Bass And Smallmouth Bass: June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027: No minimum length for largemouth bass. Minimum length for smallmouth bass is 14” and bag limit for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass is 5 in total.
  • Largemouth Bass: May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Muskellunge And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water: The minimum length limit is 40” and the daily bag limit is 1.
  • Northern Pike: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Paddlefish: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Panfish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
  • Rock, Yellow, And White Bass: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Rough Fish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Round Goby: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
  • Ruffe: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
  • Shovelnose Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Smallmouth Bass: May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
  • Trout: See specific regulations: See Trout Regulations
  • Walleye, Sauger, And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027: The minimum length is 15”, but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20” to 24” may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24” is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
  • White Perch: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.

Forage

Perch, shiner, log perch, sucker and young of the year.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
57°Feels like 57°
High Temperature82°
Low Temperature57°
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Wind Direction
0 mph
North
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.96 inHg
Stable
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
82° / 57°
Partly Cloudy
TuesdayTu
82° / 56°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
WednesdayWe
79° / 51°
Partly Cloudy
ThursdayTh
75° / 48°
Partly Cloudy
FridayFr
77° / 52°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
SaturdaySa
76° / 57°

Moon Phase

waning crescent
August 10, 2026
7% Illumination
waning crescent, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 2:52 AM
Moon Set 7:27 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:16 AM
Underfoot 11:47 PM
waning crescent
MondayMo08/10
waning crescent
TuesdayTu08/11
new moon
WednesdayWe08/12
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh08/13
waxing crescent
FridayFr08/14
waxing crescent
SaturdaySa08/15
waxing crescent
SundaySu08/16
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
Walleye
8-26 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths